[pbs] Colchicum problems

Jane McGary janemcgary at earthlink.net
Thu Jul 15 23:01:56 EDT 2004


Arnold asked,
>Another thought came to mind.  Not considering potted bulbs, what is the 
>best technique for digging up the colchicums without slicing them in 
>half  ( ouch)  Any other member can add their favorite technique for 
>completing this procedure.

Dig them up before you remove the withered leaves, placing the shovel at 
least 3 inches from where the outermost leaves emerge from the soil, 
pushing the blade in deeply, and lifting carefully.

Jane




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